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The sworn statements of the former pro‑government senator show a loss of roughly G$ 30 billion over five years, mainly due to the sale of shares in four companies, as well as declines in the value of real estate and vehicles. This case highlights important issues regarding political transparency and the investment climate in Paraguay.
erico-galeanoa-ultranzaFormer Paraguayan senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years in prison for money laundering and criminal association in the “A Ultranza” case, was transferred on Wednesday morning to the National Prevention Center, located in the former Tacumbú prison in the Santa Ana district of Asunción.
erico-galeanoa-ultranzatacumbuCongress President Basilio Núñez called for the roughly 50 lawsuits against former Ciudad del Este mayor Miguel Prieto to be handled with the same rigor as the case of former senator Erico Galeano, already sentenced to 13 years in prison. Núñez challenged claims that the judiciary is controlled by the Cartismo movement, noting that Supreme Court justices were appointed by previous governments.
basilio-nunezmiguel-prietoerico-galeanocartismociudad-del-esteA group of citizens has asked the Capiatá Municipal Board to immediately withdraw the distinguished citizen and favorite son honors granted to the former senator, who was convicted of money laundering and criminal association.
erico-galeanocapiataa-ultranzaLiberal Senator Celeste Amarilla stated that there are other politicians with a profile similar to that of convicted former senator Erico Galeano, but she does not yet have evidence to denounce them publicly. The remarks reignite debate over organized crime's influence on politics and campaign financing in Paraguay.
celeste-amarillaerico-galeanoa-ultranza-pyPresident Santiago Peña said Paraguay's justice system "does not measure with the same yardstick" when commenting on the conviction of former Colorado Senator Erico Galeano, but stressed that he respects the independence of the Judiciary.
santiago-penaerico-galeanoa-ultranzaThe Specialized Organized Crime Sentencing Court ordered the pretrial detention of former Colorado Party senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years in prison for money laundering and criminal association in the context of Operation A Ultranza. The defense has appealed to the Supreme Court of Justice with a motion of unconstitutionality, while Galeano awaits at the National Center for Pretrial Detainees (formerly Tacumbú).
erico-galeanoa-ultranzaThe pretrial detention of former Colorado senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years for money laundering and criminal association in Operation A Ultranza Py, marks a symbolic turning point in Paraguay's political system, historically marked by selective impunity and protection of influential figures.
erico-galeanoa-ultranza-pyA group of Capiatá citizens filed a formal request with the Municipal Board to annul the titles of 'Illustrious Citizen' and 'Beloved Son' granted to former senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years in prison for money laundering and criminal association in the A Ultranza Py operation.
erico-galeanoa-ultranza-pyParaguay's Appeals Court is set to rule on an appeal that could lead to the pretrial detention of former Senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years for money laundering and criminal association. The defense is trying to avoid imprisonment, while the Public Prosecutor's Office is requesting immediate detention.
erico-galeanoInterior Minister Enrique Riera said President Santiago Peña did not criticize former senator Erico Galeano, convicted of drug trafficking, to preserve governability. Riera argued that questioning members of Honor Colorado would have blocked key projects, such as creating the Ministry of Economy and approving the budget.
enrique-rierasantiago-penaerico-galeanohonor-coloradoParaguayan ex-senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years in prison for money laundering and criminal association, slept Monday night in a cell at the National Police Judicial Department in Asunción while awaiting authorization to be transferred to the National Pretrial Detention Center (formerly Tacumbú) or another penitentiary. He shares the space with 135 other detainees and receives no special treatment.
erico-galeanotacumbuFormer Colorado Senator Erico Galeano, convicted of money laundering and criminal association, spent the night at the National Police Judicial Department after alternative measures were revoked. He awaits transfer to a prison, yet to be determined.
erico-galeanoa-ultranzaFormer senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years for money laundering and criminal association in the A Ultranza Py operation, awaits a decision on his place of detention. While the Ministry of Justice says the National Center for Pretrial Detainees (former Tacumbú) can house him, the defense argues the facility poses a risk to the health and safety of the politician, who is a colon cancer survivor.
erico-galeanoa-ultranza-pytacumbuAttorney Luis Almada, representing former senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years for money laundering and criminal association, has requested that his client be transferred to the Viñas Cué military prison or the National Police Specialized Group, citing security risks and health concerns.
erico-galeanocancer-de-colonParaguay's Congress President Basilio 'Bachi' Núñez stated that the conviction and pretrial detention of former senator Erico Galeano dismantle the narrative that the judiciary is controlled by cartismo. The statement comes amid other political developments, including an administrative proceeding against former senator Javier 'Chaqueñito' Vera for failing to file an asset declaration and an internal dispute in the Colorado Party over the Asunción mayoralty.
basilio-nunezerico-galeanocartismoThe defense of former Senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years in prison, has filed an unconstitutionality action with the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice to annul two rulings, alleging violations of constitutional guarantees.
erico-galeanoa-ultranzaFormer Colorado senator Erico Galeano, held in pretrial detention, has filed a constitutional challenge against the rulings that sentenced him to 13 years in prison for money laundering and criminal association, alleging violations of due process and the presumption of innocence.
erico-galeanoa-ultranza-pyFormer Colorado senator Erico Galeano, sentenced to 13 years in prison for money laundering and criminal association, spent his first night in a 15 m² cell at the National Police Judicial Department, sharing the space with other detainees. The court ordered his transfer to the National Pretrial Detention Center, at the former Tacumbú National Penitentiary.
erico-galeanoa-ultranza-pytacumbuPresident Santiago Peña refused to comment on the departure of former Colorado senators Erico Galeano and Hernán Rivas, both involved in serious judicial scandals, as the government tries to contain political damage. At an event in Presidente Hayes, Peña preferred to address the controversy over the military parade and the critical situation of the Social Security Institute (IPS).
santiago-penaerico-galeanohernan-rivasipsAppeals Court confirms rejection of former senator Erico Galeano's appeal, sentenced to 13 years for money laundering and criminal association. With the decision, the Sentencing Court may schedule a hearing to decide on preventive detention.
erico-galeanoPresident Santiago Peña called for judicial cases involving legislators to be treated with the same criteria, regardless of party, while commenting on the situations of former senators Erico Galeano and Hernán Rivas. He also supported the work of ANEAES in reviewing university degrees.
santiago-penaerico-galeanohernan-rivasPresident Santiago Peña, during an event in San Lorenzo, asked the media to treat corruption cases involving opposition members and those of fellow Colorado Party members, such as Erico Galeano and Hernán Rivas, with the same rigor. Peña avoided detailing the proceedings and highlighted the role of ANEAES in controlling university degrees.
santiago-penaerico-galeanohernan-rivashonor-coloradoTSJE Minister Jorge Bogarín González stated there is a campaign of hatred and discredit against the voting machines, which have been used in previous elections without issues. The opposition and dissident Colorados request an audit, but the TSJE says it has already been carried out.
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